Ambiance: lowkey, good for a chill night out with friends or solo drinking Drinks: standard. Nothing super fancy Service: great! Lady working bar kept giving us fun puzzles to solve which made for a great time read more

Nags Head is the perfect dive bar. The bartender was amazing and hilarious, drinks were reasonably priced and they allow dogs. What more can you ask for? read more

The Nags Head - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great local bar with awesome owner and two steel-tip dart boards. San Francisco Darts League team plays here on Wednesday nights.

This is a wonderful spot to meet up with friends, whether it's before dinner or after a meal. The ambiance is fantastic, with a nod to old San Francisco charm that feels both welcoming and timeless. I had a simple gin and soda--it was perfectly made and refreshing. The bartender was friendly, and it's clear this place is a great mix of locals and visitors alike. With so many classic spots disappearing in the city, I'm grateful this gem is still here. It has real character in a time when so many places are losing theirs. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

My friend goes here often and so I sometimes will head over here to catch up and hang out with her. It won't even matter what day of the week or anything. Sometimes it's after work, sometimes after an excursion, this is where we usually end up. I live a good 30 minutes away and this is just the go-to bar for us. It's a cute small bar with friendly people. It definitely gets a little crowded in there on some days and everyone knows how to have a good time. I recommend if you want a fun night with some friendly people c: read more

I love this neighborhood dive bar. Has a very friendly and chill vibe for the Richmond community. Great place to stop by after work, after dinner or just grab a drink with some friends. They have some tables you can talk at and a bunch of board games. Bartender is super friendly and knows customers by name. They also have a drink of the week sometimes for affordable prices read more

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The Nags Head is a welcoming neighborhood bar where the bartender puts in the effort to learn your name and get to know you. When I went, most people at this establishment were on a first name basis. It was so refreshing to see a strong sense of community despite being in the city. The bar primarily offers beer and ciders, but the bartender can make you any cocktail if they have the ingredients, and the drinks are very affordable. read more

This is a cool, no frills neighborhood bar for beers and well drinks. Don't expect anything fancy, there's a few TVs playing old movies and sports. The locals were chilling and the bartender was friendly, which I appreciated. It's nice that the bathroom was also clean. I'm glad SF keeps their bathrooms up when they do have them. It wasn't loud inside so it was easy to hangout and catch-up with my friend I hadn't seen in a few months. If you're looking to drink craft or local beer than this place is not for you. It's certainly how bars in sf used to be before the trendiness hit hard. I think it serves its place though! Liked it. read more

Great on Tuesdays and Wednesdays if you're looking for a casual drink. Bartenders Sydney and Fidel are great. However the bartender on Thursdays Vanessa was rude inconsiderate and hostile. Really love this bar, don't appreciate her being very confrontational towards loyal patrons. read more

Friendly Bartenders, Especially Vanessa.Good stiff poured cocktails . Nice neighborhood bar.

One of the low key bars in the Richmond, but what really stands outs the most is the owner Michelle. She's been here for 20+ years and still has that positive attitude that I wished other establishments had. She treats everyone like family. I'm all the way in bay view but will gladly drive out to the Richmond just to come and grab a drink with Michelle. Her hospitality has been unparalleled . Please keep supporting her as with our locals. By far my favorite bar. Amazing person overall. She makes everyone feel like it's home. The bartender on Saturday is also really sweet! read more

Found this bar walking down the street it is a little dive bar, but the service was awesome plus the owner is funny and provides food during certain holidays i.e on cinco de mayo she had rice, beans, dip, tortillas, chips, cheese, and of course salsa. I give it 4 stars, due to the fact they have Sapporo Japanese beer on tap I have not seen Sapporo on tap anywhere else in the city thus far along with very friendly staff and the business has been open over 20 years. read more

The Nags Head - Sapporo and a stout. - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Way overdue review! Been coming here for the past 4 years. The owner Michelle is the sweetest person & the atmosphere is chill and comforting. This has always been either my first or last stop for the night with friends (open until 2 am). I live in the area and always bring my friends here to guarantee a good time! P.s. pets are all allowed read more

Michelle was so sweet and VERY generous with her pours. A good hole in the wall, neighborhood bar!

The service is so good and the owner Michelle was really nice and she recommended the purple hooter and it taste like 711 icee and the price here better than most places. I highly recommend this place to check out for the price for drinks you can't beat. read more

Somehow Nags Head was able to defy the shelter in place order at the height of the pandemic. When all the other bars without a kitchen were forced to closed Nags was still open and served alcohol in to-go cups/cans. They also served chips and snacks, but they don't have a kitchen. Their patrons just stood around drinking and blocking that narrow sidewalk while people were only allowed out for essential activities (this was early 2020 during SIP and they didn't have a parklet yet). Something fishy going on there that they were allowed to be open while the other bars (Blarney Stone, Natives, trader Sam's, etc) had to close read more

great local bar, only a few blocks from my apartment, Michelle is a great bartender/ owner she really knows how to engage her clientele as well as make great mixed drinks. I highly recommend this place. read more

Certain bars just have it. Nags head is one of them. There's just something about the space and the energy that makes you want to sit down and have a few. Michelle the owner is a total gem, and a great conversationalist. She's ran the place for 27 years! My girlfriend and I stopped in randomly after exploring the neighborhood and were just charmed. It's a dive bar but it's a good dive bar. The regulars are super cool as well. Go support this place! read more

They didnt take my visa credit card, but the lady was so nice and said it was okay. I still paid thru venmo from a regular. Great vibe.

I love me a good dive bar! Especially if it's in my neighborhood! I've been going to Nags Head on and off for years! This last time, we were down the street having dinner for a friend's birthday. Decided to continue the celebration with shots of Jameson. Nags was the perfect spot for that! Everyone's here just to have a good time. I've actually never been here during the day, so I can't comment on the vibe then. But at night it's mostly an Asian crowd. In fact, I bump into people I know all the time here. It's fun and allows for catching up when I haven't seen some people in a while. Thank you Nags Head for being close to home so I can easily swing by any time I want! read more

While waiting for the rest of the party to join us for dinner next door, we stumbled into an empty Nag's head on a Saturday evening at around 6:30 ... it was entirely empty and a great place to chat candidly with a friend ... but no doubt, the conversations will start to engage the bartender as you question the ingredients on the bevy of different drink names stuck on the mirror. A pretty awesome bar that doesn't take itself too seriously. read more

I like this bar! I came when it was kind of dead but the owner was there and shes SUPER nice! She let me and my friend watch whatever we wanted on the television and drinks come with almonds which is kinda cool. A beer is about 5.25 which isn't too bad for normal price. The place is kind of small but there are a few tables if you want to sit with friends. Also I like that they have a list of drink names on their wall. I like bars that actually advertise drinks because sometimes I get bored of the same old thing. Overall, nice bar and great service. I'll definitely be back! read more

Cool place to have a drink with a cool vibe. It's a dive bar no doubt but the bartenders are younger and they hook it up with the drinks. Most of the people here are very local and friendly, the owners also likes to drink! read more

I moved to this neighborhood about six months ago and found a home here. It's neighborhood bar and Michelle clearly cares about those that enter here. It's a place to find a family in the neighborhood. read more

This place cheats its patrons! Go here if you want to try to by a nice drink e.g. Gin and Tonic with Tanqueray and then only taste tonic water. When I raised this issue to the owner, she offered to make a new one, which was nice. However, the new one was basically the same. Total rip off! Also, the bar is sticky and dingy. The staff are rude. The prices aren't great for the area. Basic point - If you want a pub in this area, go to the Blarney Stone across the street. read more

Love this bar! My go to day in day out. My favorite bartender is Elaine (mostly works Thursday's). Such a sweet heart and very friendly. Drinks are great (the wiki is great by Elaine). Fat shots and cheap bills. No complaints here. Michelle(the owner) is very friendly too. Can definitely hold a great conversation and is very fun to drink with. read more

The bartender was too lazy to find my brand of whiskey, and she served it to me straight when I asked for rocks. I mentioned she got it wrong and she asked if she could put the ice in the shot glass. Then she forgot to bring me ice. The place is dumpy already and the lousy atmosphere was worsen by playing a FM station (btw this was a Friday night). Radio commercials is shitty mood music. The worst part was another patron used the N-word loudly. Not that I want to hear that shit ever, but I was with a black friend. That patron should have been 86'ed for being a racist POS, but he kept drinking and being a dbag for the time it took me to finish my drink and get out of there. read more

Damn the Olympics. I blame them for this latest hangover. Why? We played the "Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Guess How Many Athletes That Country Has" game. Closest to the actual number is safe from drinking. Player who nails it directs shots for the other player (thank you Nauru). I technically won but in reality we both lost a little. Special thanks to Sierra Leone, France, and Ghana. Gotta say though, India, you jammed me up. 56 athletes??? For 1.1 billion people??? You're better than that. This is my second time to this place and it's starting to grow on me. Bartenders are quite cool and they ended up joining us in our game towards the end. Great place to go before or after a visit to Shabu House. I advise against playing this game with Irish Car Bombs. Thank God the next opening ceremonies are 4 years away. What? Oh crap, that's right, winter Olympics. Competition. read more

If you are ever confused on what to order in this bar, just look behind the bartender. This place is a great 1 2 punch...........McKenzie's being the 1 or 2 depending on which bar you go to first. It's great to see the owners go back and forth to each others establishment. There really isn't a rivalry between these two bars. It is a typical Asian dive bar in the Richmond District. Crowd is generally younger. Shots are cheap and strong. The don't allow smoking in this bar....................A definite plus!!!!! read more

When I first heard of Nag's Head, I envisioned a dark joint that drew questionable characters and hopefully a giant, messed up mannequin head that served as the origin of the name. My kind of place. So I went and while the bar did not live up to my absurd vision, good times were had. Came with fairly sized party which I woudln't suggest for this particular hot spot. Nag's isn't a large, in fact it is tiny. When there were 30-40 people inside I felt like I was in a mosh pit. They have a bunch of stools and 3-4 mini tables but chances are you'll be standing around. Doesn't take away from the merriness though. Drinks are dirt cheap and without any dirt. Think 3-4 dollar beers, 6-7 dollar shots? They do have a funky list of house drinks they make. I wouldn't be surprised if they just took old recipes and made new names but hey more power to creativity. Plenty of bartenders so ordering and getting drinks is so easy a caveman could do it. They also got a magnetic dart board and some red mugs with 5 dice each. Very handy to start up your own drinking games or an excuse to just yell at something. There is also a squirrely bartender named Elaine aka. Lil Cheezy, not to be confused with Elaine Benes. You should say, as my good broheim says to her, "WaDDDuuP," and enjoy her timeless reaction. The real star of this place is the owner. Very warm, motherly and for reasons, on one faithful night, not to be discussed a true life saver. Fruit punch flavored. So, just like in Rounders, "For that I owe." Go to Nags, with your zipper zipped. read more

More recently been here again and had a fabulous time. Friendly place, nice bartender. An easy place to grab a drink, really. Oh, then there was the swingers couple who was all she wants me and he wants him. Umm, no, we're good. But, thanks. For the story. Now stop following me into the bathroom and speaking German. read more

A dove of a dive in the Inner Richmond. I don't often tread upon these forsaken grounds, so if I'm this close to the ocean I'm going to need a drink. At the Nag's Head the name of the game is shots. Don't believe me? Consult the neon colored signs plastering the mirror behind the bar. It's almost looks like a proud parent's fridge (if their seven-year-old was an alcoholic). Now, it's worth noting that the shots have names like "Bubble Gum" and "Pinky" so I had a bourbon and soda instead. The lady had Ciroc because she's baller. Drinks are cheap, the vibe is chill. Obligatory Title Pun: No HORSING around. Menu Readability: Those drink names are hella readable. Not that I'm enamored with neon pink. Need to mention: Shots! Shots! Shots! What this place teaches me about myself: I don't really do shots. read more

One of the best hole in the wall bars ever! Forget my last review... This place is awesome. They have unlimited amounts of Cup of noodles you can eat and they have super duper cheap drinks. As time goes by, inflation increases... that means everything in price goes up! EXCEPT AT NAGS! Where will you find a shot of grey goose for $7 dollars...? no where! The owner michelle is such a character. She knows how to talk the talk, and walk the walk... treats customers with respect, and knows how to humor them. Make sure you tip the awesome bartenders too (kaori and lisa)! read more

Nice little bar, I dont come here during the day time but more during night. Can get pretty crowded on certain nights and somtimes it will be extremely tough to find a seat. Bartenders are all female and to me thats a pretty smart move... They have a big list of different mix drinks on the big mirror and a good selection of hard stuff if your into that. Also got a decent selection on tap. If its a crowded night, dont expect the boys bathroom to be in the best state, but then again.....most guys dont have the best aim and I doubt its much better when they are drunk. The crowd during the nights is mainly a younger group, mainly asian I have to say with a few dabs of caucasion. Everyone is pretty nice but tend to keep to their own groups. So dont expect any use of those cheesy pick up lines you have hidden up your sleeve. Used to be easy for underage kiddies to get in but now Mama-san is making sure they dont...heh heh read more

So I just celebrated my birthday here and I have to admit that I am a new fan of the place. 1 stoplight (those three shots were lethal btw), 2 scooby snacks (because I liked the name), 1 chocolate cake (for my birthday), 1 mangoco, and 1 red headed slut later...I finally understood why this place is so wonderful. Fortunately, I did not drunkenly throw up outside like most people who celebrate their birthday at Nags Head. However, I did manage to drunk call the guy I was dating and say things that I shouldn't, drunk cry a storm, embarrassed myself in front of my friends by sharing several TMI stories, and had a drunken "deep" conversation with a complete stranger who, for a split second, I thought was my soul mate as we smoked our cigarettes outside. Yes, I kept it classy that night. hmm... +4.5 because I love the owner, she gave me free drinks since it was my birthday and consoled me when I drunk cried. Oh yea and for the hot bartender that offered me a threesome that night. read more

First time in my drinking life have I ever had a bartender ask me "what is a white russian?" The whole night was filled with wrong drinks because the bartender was so drunk that she couldn't grab the correct bottles to make the drinks. We overheard her tell her friends that she's been drunk the whole day. My friend's liquid cocaine smelled like toothpaste and tasted like Listerine. This was on St. Patty's Day and this "irish pub" was dead. A couple of old veterans and us. read more

Divey Asian hole in the wall bar, cheap drinks. Gin + tonic and a Jameson Coke = $12 CHEAP! p.s. What's up with all the books? Nobody reads at a bar... Wait. i've done that before. Nevermind hahhaa read more

Low-key, sweet bartenders, drinks are really cheap and Michelle, the owner, is lots of fun. Local dive bar-- walking distance from my gf's house, where I was staying. The funniest part of the night though, was when the bartender was giving us ideas for places to visit while I was in town, and she asked me if we had clam chowder in NY. The best part of the night was when they let me take their old National Geographic magazines. They weren't using them, you know? read more

Confused. Walking in impression: Me: "wait i thought this was a irish pub (pointing to the sign, NAGS HEAD) Friend: UMMMM Me: "this is a pseudo irish pub! (points to the room full of asians playing cards....Playing cards!!!!!) Friend: UMMMMMMMMMM Yes. This place confused me but it was kinda cool, the drinks were STRONG and cheap, got 6 drinks for 28 dollars!? WOW. Small but cozy and there were a lot of people in there, this would be four stars, minus one for all the foo's that lit up in there...if you can't stand smokers....don't come here.....had a nice time with my fobby friends so, I give it a 3 stars... wanna be inebriated and play poker? here ya go! i'd come back but only if i wanted to hang out and chat with my friends...the smoke gets to me, but i probably wont be hanging out here EVERY night :) read more

An establishment diminutive in size but big in heart, The Nag's Head has the smallest square-footage any of bar on the Geary street corridor. Rectangular in shape, and much longer than wide, it makes due with a well thought out and space-efficient design, starting with a bar that runs the entire length of the room. A dart area doubles as table seating, with tables folding down on hinges to make room if a game starts up. A mirror in back of the bar is plastered with drink specials, and a 365-day-per-year Christmas garland full of lights graces the top of the bar. The crowd here is an older one, but the amongst the friendliest and most talkative I've seen in the city. The bartenders name was Miles, a genuinely polite old-guard barkeep that could keep up with his pouring while exchanging idle banter with his clients, occasionally swapping jokes and joining them in a booming chorus laughter at the conclusion of each one. Despite his humble appearance, Miles is a rare breed....he's an individual that seems content with his lot, and truly *likes* what he does for a living. Unlike a lot of neighborhood pubs, the social scene here has a very interesting dynamic about it....particularly how easy it is to enter and exit conversations on a moments notice. There's no listen, plan, wait for an opportunity to jump in. Just say something that pertains to the conversation, and people treat you like you've been a contributor for the last several hours. Back off, and and people tune you out after a mental egg-timer in their head runs out. There were no sorrowful faces gazing catatonically into space while plying their sorrows with liquor. To the contrary, topics of conversation seemed to spring from a bottomless well, with every person in the place engaged in mile-a-minute chitchat. An odd shaped window that looks out on Geary street lets in a small amount of natural light during the daytime....well placed incandescent lighting takes up the slack towards the rear. The sight of a crock pot with plates on a small table near the jukebox suggested complimentary grub might be on hand....but a peeking inside of it revealed naught but a few bits of dried out potatoes, a scant remainder of some kind of stew that had long since been devoured by early-bird patrons. Though you won't find the young and the beautiful atop the barstools at the Nag's Head, you will find the rich of soul and the kind of heart. The music is old school and not too loud, and the pick-up scene is all but non-existent. But the Nag's Head is rich in soul.... a rare thing in this city, where the four horsemen of the economic apocalypse have a tendency to run roughshod over the traditions of the old guard. In a fast changing world, the Nag's Head is a pleasant reassurance that indeed.....some things never change. read more

The Nags Head - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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